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There is something about warmer weather that always makes us gravitate dirty, garage rock, especially when it comes with strut like LA trio Pinky Pinky. Bursting on the scene last year with two of its members still in high school, they unloaded their all killer, no filler debut self-titled EP and now are working their way towards the release of a follow-up EP, Hot Tears, slated for release on Valentine’s Day through Innovative Leisure. While the title track for the release showed off their ability to turn the volume down, “Robber” lulls the listener in, only to cut their throats before song’s end. It is a rowdy track ripe to played on a day of cutting loose and not giving a fuck. Pre-order the EP here.

The reason behind the name is because I have yet to share my work so far with most of my close friends. I don’t care if they manage to find them at one point, but when they do, I hope for the experience to feel like they’ve found, at the least, an okay book or an artwork or what have you from a “hidden shelf” in a corner. – Minji Kong

Not everything with social media is bad. This past weekend, we happened to be directed to Philadelphia project The Hidden Shelf, the moniker of singer/songwriter Minji Kong, through Tyler Andre. To say we instantly connected would be an understatement, as we haven’t stopped spinning it since. The three tracks that comprise Cut It Short a Year Ago could easily stand on their own individual merit, but collectively showcase an artist slowly coming to her own identity on top of an already robust catalog of music that spans only to the middle of last year. The songs are subtle in delivery, but nuanced in their construction as small notes of sound are precisely woven together creating a bubble of emotion and introspection. It goes without saying, we can’t wait to hear more.

We immediately fell hard for NYC-based quintet Barrie last year with some loose tracks they had circulating on Soundcloud. The very-hard-to-google collective takes their namesake from lead songwriter Barrie Lindsay with their lineup rounded out by Dom, Noah, Sabine, and Spurge who hail from a variety of spots in Baltimore, Boston, São Paulo, London, and Upstate New York. “Canyons” is their first formal introduction to the world and instantly will capture fans who prefer their pop laced with smoky undertones combined breezy, nostalgic vibes. For those going to SXSW this year, be sure to add them to your itinerary of can’t miss bands to check out. Expect to hear more from them in 2018 through Indiana homies at Winspear. In the meantime, give the track a spin through your preferred method of streaming below.

On a cold January night Tennis played to a sold-out crowd at The Hi-Fi. Although Aliana Moore had been under the weather, she and Patrick Riley performed their coastal tinted pop to a delighted audience especially excited to hear songs from the duo’s latest release, Yours Conditionally. Moore smooth vocals balanced with Riley’s glistening guitar seemed to melt the chill outside the club and filled the room with a cheerful warmth, not to mention the heat generated from the dancing that immediately broke out upon their set’s first song.

Opening for Tennis was Overcoats, an electro-pop group featuring the hypnotic vocals of Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell. Seeing them on stage is seeing two best friends in velvet jumpsuits make irresistibly danceable music in between bouts of smiling and hugging each other; it’s hard to imagine these two aren’t living their best lives. Be sure to check out their first full-length release, Young, when you have a chance.

After honing their craft on a couple of excellent EPs, Grand Rapids trio Major Murphy have announced their debut long-play aptly named No. 1 slated to drop on March 30th via our homies at Winspear. The collection if full of lighter tendencies recalling the ’70s soft-rock heard from the back of our parent’s car, however with sensibilities aligned with current guitar-driven trends offering a familiar comfort when listening. In addition to the previously heard “Mary,” the band has offered up the title track to the release available for streaming below. The album is available for pre-order now on all formats, including a very attractive limited edition pink vinyl, here or via the band’s Bandcamp.

For those in and around the Bloomington, IN area, you catch the band along with many other talented artists as a part of their label Winspear’s review this Thursday along with several other upcoming dates. Current itinerary is below.